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Fatherhood Initiative; fatherhood needs assessment; Fatherhood Initiative Grants Program and Fund established. Requires the Virginia Department of Social Services to develop and implement the Fatherhood Initiative for the purpose of focusing on the recognition of fathers as essential partners in child and family well-being, addressing a critical gap in family support services, and promoting positive father involvement linked to improved maternal, child, and family outcomes. Under the bill, each local board of social services shall undertake a needs assessment to ensure that the local department of social services is addressing the unique needs of the fathers of children served by the local department. The bill also establishes the Fatherhood Initiative Grants Program and Fund, which awards grants to community-based organizations to address the needs of fathers.
Introduced
Jan 23, 2026
Last Action
Feb 18, 2026
Session
VA 2026
Sponsors
1 primary · 1 co
Left in Committee Appropriations
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1511)
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
House subcommittee offered
Committee substitute printed 26107323D-H1
Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 1-N)
Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)
House subcommittee offered
Assigned sub: Social Services
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Presented and ordered printed 26105747D
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Left in Committee Appropriations
Michael B. Feggans
Joshua E. Thomas